He allegedly told TMZ that it would be a mistake for Mel Owens to close himself off to dating women of all ages. Gerry Turner said he also gave producers an age range, with 65 being the minimum age for the septuagenarian, but they asked him to keep an open mind to dating women as young as 60.

Even before the filming of the new season of The Golden Bachelor, there seems to be a rising controversy swirling on set. Rumors are swirling that the star of the show, Mel Owens won’t be starring as the titular role.